Davey on DIP: Defence bonds could raise £20bn but Starmer has ‘put his fingers in his ears’
Responding to Keir Starmer's speech on the Defence Investment Plan today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
1 Jul 2026
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Amos Review: Lib Dems call for "genuine accountability" as "worst fears" are confirmed
In response to the release of the Independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, carried out by Baroness Amos, Helen Morgan MP, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson, said:
29 Jun 2026
Ed Davey: Burnham's local government plan must not be "one-size-fits-all"
In response to Andy Burnham's first speech since announcing his candidacy for Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey said:
29 Jun 2026
Federal Party Press Releases
Inflation rises: Proof the Chancellor should have cut energy bills in the budget
Responding to this morning's inflation figures, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney said:
22 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Boris Johnson's dossier: Britain's Berlusconi strikes again
In response to the release of Boris Johnson's dossier submitted to the Privileges Committee, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper said:
22 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
High borrowing: Govt blew a hole in our public finances
Responding to the latest ONS statistics which show public sector net borrowing at the highest February total since records began, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney MP said:
22 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Casey Report: This must be a precipice moment
Responding to the Casey Report, Liberal Democrat MP and Former Police Officer Wendy Chamberlain said:
22 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Revealed: Over 100 Met officers still working while under investigation for sexual abuse
Over 100 Met police officers are still working on the frontline while under investigation for allegations of sexual or domestic abuse, a Freedom of Information request by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
20 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Ed Davey speech sets out fair deal vision ahead of crucial local elections
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has set out his vision for a fair deal at his party’s Spring Conference, in his first in person speech as party leader.
19 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems call for long-term strategy to end energy crisis
The Liberal Democrats have blasted the Government for their lack of a comprehensive energy strategy to deliver energy strategy. The party noted that a successful strategy would reduce costs to households and businesses, end fuel poverty and significantly
19 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Banks’ £17.8 billion tax cut could have funded pay rise for 150,000 carers
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Chancellor to cancel Conservative tax cuts for big banks and instead give carers a pay rise, after analysis of figures buried in the Budget revealed banks are being handed a tax cut of £17.8 billion over the next
19 Mar 2023
Federal Party Press Releases
Lib Dems call for emergency action to end dental deserts
The Liberal Democrats have blasted the Government for the spread of ‘dental deserts’ across the UK.
18 Mar 2023